Packaging device of display module and method for packaging

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides a packaging device and a method of packing the display module with the packaging device. The packaging comprises a pair of cardboards each defines a plurality of slots equidistantly arranged over each of the cardboard and extends upward from a lower edge thereof. A plurality of static-proof partitions are provided and each defines with a pair of grooves arranged adjacent to transversal ends thereof, and extends downward from a top edge thereof to interferentially interengaging with those equidistantly arranged slots of the cardboard to define a plurality of receiving compartments in which a display module can be disposed therein. By the provision of the packaging device of the present invention, the static-proof bag can be replaced by the cardboards and partitions. Specially, the cardboards and the partitions can be repeatedly used so as to reduce the manufacturing cost. Additionally, both the cardboards and partitions, the upper and bottom buffer stands are all made from environmental-friendly material.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a technology of display module, and more particularly to a packaging device for a display module and a method of packing the display module.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Currently, the existing packaging protection for display module is simply as follow: deploying a static-proof film over a surface of the display panel, then disposing the display panel into a static-proof bag, and then the whole is put into a carton box. Both of the static-proof film and the static-proof bag are requested when packaging the display module. Specially, those packaging material are utilized only once and then throw away after the display module is removed from the box. This is a waste and inevitably increases the manufacturing cost. In addition, the material used for static-proof is not environmental-friendly.

The objective of the present invention is to provide a packaging device for a display module and a method of packing the display module which can effectively reduce the manufacturing cost. In addition, the device is more environmental-friendly as compared to the current material used in packaging.

In order to resolve the problems encountered by the prior art, a measurement is provided by the present invention, and it provides a packaging device for display module and comprises a pair of cardboards each defines a plurality of slots equidistantly arranged over each of the cardboard and extends upward from an lower edge thereof. A plurality of static-proof partitions are provided and each defines with a pair of grooves arranged adjacent to transversal ends thereof, and extends downward from a top edge thereof to interferentially interengaging with those equidistantly arranged slots of the cardboard to define a plurality of receiving compartments. And wherein both the cardboards and partitions are coated with a layer of static-proof material or each of the cardboard and partitions are blended with static-proof material.

Wherein each of the partitions is defined with at least a first notch at a lower edge thereof and a bottom buffer stand is arranged therein.

Wherein the partitions are parallel to each and perpendicularly arranged with respect to a horizontal plane.

Wherein the cardboard is made from corrugated paper or paperboard with hollowed configuration.

Wherein each of the partitions is defined with at least a second notch at a top side and an upper buffer stand is arranged therein.

Wherein the slots and the grooves are arranged in a way that they are intercepted with each other in a crossroad manner.

Wherein each of the receiving compartments is dimensioned to spaciously larger than a thickness of a display panel.

In order to resolve the problems encountered by the prior art, a measurement is provided by the present invention, and it provides a packaging device for display module and comprises a pair of cardboards each defines a plurality of slots equidistantly arranged over each of the cardboard and extends upward from an lower edge thereof. A plurality of static-proof partitions each defines with a pair of grooves arranged adjacent to transversal ends thereof, and extends downward from a top edge thereof to interferentially interengaging with those equidistantly arranged slots of the cardboard to define a plurality of receiving compartments. Wherein a plurality of display modules are disposed within the receiving compartments.

Wherein each of the partitions is defined with at least a first notch at a lower edge thereof and a bottom buffer stand is arranged therein.

Wherein the partitions are parallel to each and perpendicularly arranged with respect to a horizontal plane, and wherein both the cardboards and partitions are coated with a layer of static-proof material or each of the cardboard and partitions are blended with static-proof material.

Wherein the cardboard is made from corrugated paper or paperboard with hollowed configuration.

Wherein each of the partitions is defined with at least a second notch at a top side and an upper buffer stand is arranged therein.

Wherein the slots and the grooves are arranged in a way that they are intercepted with each other in a crossroad manner.

Wherein each of the receiving compartments is dimensioned to spaciously larger than a thickness of a display panel.

In order to resolve the problems encountered by the prior art, a measurement is provided by the present invention, and it provides a method for packaging a display module and comprises the steps of deploying a protecting film over a surface of a display panel. Then the step includes providing a pair of cardboard and a plurality of partitions interferentially interengaged with each other to define a plurality of compartments between the partitions. Then, the step includes disposing the cardboard and the partitions into a carton box. Then, the step includes disposing the display panel into the compartment; and finally enclosing the carton box.

Wherein a plurality of bottom buffer stands are disposed within the box before the cardboards and partitions are disposed therein.

Wherein a plurality of upper buffer stands are disposed on a top edge of the partitions before the enclosure of the carton box.

Wherein wherein the cardboard is made from corrugated paper or paperboard with hollowed configuration, and wherein both the cardboards and partitions are coated with a layer of static-proof material or each of the cardboard and partitions are blended with static-proof material, and wherein each of the receiving compartments is dimensioned to spaciously larger than a thickness of a display panel.

In comparison with the existing technology, by the provision of the packaging device of the present invention, the static-proof bag can be completely replaced by the cardboards and partitions. Specially, the cardboards and the partitions can be repeatedly used so as to reduce the manufacturing cost. Additionally, both the cardboards and partitions, the upper and bottom buffer stands are all made from environmental-friendly material.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Figure is a perspective view of a packaging device made in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of a cardboard shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of a partition shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the packaging device in which the cardboard and partitions are interengaged with each other;

FIG. 5 is a diagram of flowchart showing steps of a packing method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention using the packaging device of the present invention; and

FIGS. 6 to 10 are step-by-step illustrations illustrating and explaining the method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Referring to FIG. 1, a perspective view of a packaging device made in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown. In the preferred embodiment, the packaging device includes a plurality of bottom buffer stands 10, a pair of cardboards 20, a plurality of partitions 30, and a plurality of upper buffer stands 40.

As shown in FIG. 2, a front elevational view of the cardboard 20 is illustrated. The cardboard 20 is equidistantly arranged with a plurality of slots 21, extending upwardly from a bottom edge of the cardboard 20.

As shown in FIG. 3, a front elevational view of the partition 30 is illustrated. The partition 30 is defined a pair of grooves 31 with respect to the grooves 21 of the cardboard 20, and which are arranged adjacent to transversal ends thereof and extending downward from a top edge thereof to interferentially interengaging with those equidistantly arranged slots 21 of the cardboard 20 to define a plurality of receiving compartments. The partition 30 is defined with a first notch 32 on a bottom edge, and a plurality of second notch 32 on a top edge thereof.

The partition 30 can be made from corrugated board or some hollow board or other equivalent as long as it can suffice the intended purpose. A coating of static-proof material can be deployed over the surface of the partition 30. On the other hand, additive of static-proof can be also blended into the material used to make the partition 30. By this arrangement, the partition 30 can demonstrate the same and good result such as what the static-proof bag can provide. As a result, any harmful static accumulated along the surface of the display module, it can be readily and effectively drain out through the partitions. According, the using of static-proof-treated partition 30 can completely replace the static-proof bag of the existing art. With this, the material used in packing is reduced, and the overall cost is reduced as well. By the same reason, the cardboard 20 can be also made with same manner, and no additional explanation is given as it is self-evident to the skilled in the art.

The bottom buffer stand 10 and the upper buffer stand 40 can be made from expandable polyethylene (EPE) for its dense and impact-absorbing capability. Of course, other suitable material can be used as well. With the provision of the bottom buffer stand 10 and the top buffer stand 40, any wanted impact to the display module resulted from poor handling, dropping, bumping etc, can be properly absorbed by the stands 10 and 40. Specially, since the stands 10 and 40 are spaced from each other, the total material used in this purpose has been tremendously reduced since the stands 10 and 40 are only needed in some key positions.

Referring to FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the packaging device in which the cardboard and partitions are interengaged with each other. The slots 21 of the cardboards 20, and the grooves 31 of the partitions 30 are dimensioned such that they can be fittedly and snugly interengaged with each other in a crossroad manner so as to provide a robust and sturdy configuration. Since both of the cardboards 10 are identically to each other and symmetrically arranged, specially, the slots 21 are equidistantly arranged. Accordingly, after the partitions 30 are assembled thereto, each of the partitions 30 is parallel and spaced from each other. As a result, a compartment can be defined between every two adjacent partitions 30. In the present embodiment, in order to reduce the plays of the display module after it is placed therein and increase the study of the packaging device after the display modules are loaded, the distance between the slot 21 of the cardboard 20, i.e. the compartment defined by two adjacent partitions 30, is slightly larger than a thickness of the display module. As a result, all those loaded display modules are fittedly disposed within the packaging device without any inconvenience. While in other embodiment, the distance can be selected that the display module is tightly loaded into the compartment, i.e. the compartment defined by the partitions 30 is dimensioned to tightly receive the display module. By this, the display modules are intactly disposed within the compartments without any plays. This can reach a best result. Too loose or too tight between the compartment and the display modules will both bring up an unwanted impact to the display module. For example, if there is too much room left between the compartment and the display module, then the display module may suffer from damage resulted from an unexpected impact. Nevertheless, too tight between the compartment and the display module, the partitions may impose some unwanted stress over the display module. Accordingly, the distance between two adjacent slots 21 of the cardboard 20 is preferably equal to the thickness of the display module. It can be noted and understood, if this arrangement will create damage to the display module resulted from the friction with the partitions 30. Accordingly, the distance of the slots 21 can be arranged slightly larger such that no unwanted friction is encountered. When the distance of the slot 21 is increased, the compartment between two adjacent partitions 30 is become larger to accommodate the display panel disposed therein. Accordingly, the unwanted friction between the display panel and the partitions 30 is avoided. In addition, it is preferable that the cardboard 20 and the partitions 30 are arranged vertically with respect to a horizontal plane such that a best result can be achieved.

In the preferable embodiment, each of the slots 21 opens downwardly, each of the grooves 31 of the partitions 30 opens upwardly. However, the orientation of the openings of the slots 21 and the grooves 31 is merely depicted according to the drawing Figures. It can be described either ways, i.e. the slot 21 opens downward, and the groove 31 opens upward. In addition, the length of each of the slots 21 of the cardboard 20 and the grooves 31 of multiple partitions 30 can also be arranged according to the field requirements. As long as a tight, interferentially interengaged crossroad-type engagement can be reached, they are acceptable.

Referring again back to FIG. 1, the first notch 32 is used to snugly receive the bottom buffer stand 10, and the second notch 33 is used to receive the upper buffer stand 40. The first notch 32 of each of the partitions 30 is arranged in the same position, and equal to an adjacent first notch 32. Accordingly, the bottom buffer stand 10 can be properly disposed therein. This principle applies to the second notch 33 as well. In the preferred embodiment, the shape of the bottom and top buffer stands 10 and 40 are rectangular, the shape of the first and second notches 32, 33 are also rectangular. The bottom of each of the first and second notches 32, 33 are also coplanar so as to equally receive the bottom and top buffer stands 10 and 40 therein. The width of the bottom buffer stand 10 is equal to the length of the first notch 32, while the height of the bottom buffer stand 10 is equal to the depth of the first notch 32. Accordingly, when the bottom buffer stand 10 is fitted into the first notch 32. They are flushed from each other without any projections encountered from a bottom edge of the partition 30. By the same reason, the top buffer stand 40 is disposed within the second notch 33. The width of the top buffer stand 40 is equal to the length of the second notch 33, and the height of the top buffer stand 33 is equal to the depth of the second notch 33 so as to provide a perfect match therebetween.

In the above described embodiment, the number of the bottom buffer stands 10, the upper buffer stands 40, and the partitions 30 are variable according to the field requirements. There is not intended to impose a constraint to the implementation of the present invention. According to the present invention, only one the bottom buffer stands 10 and the upper buffer stands 30, and a plurality of partitions 30 will suffice the purpose of the present invention.

In comparison with the existing technology, by the provision of the packaging device of the present invention, the static-proof bag can be completely replaced by the cardboards and partitions. Specially, the cardboards and the partitions can be repeatedly used so as to reduce the manufacturing cost. Additionally, both the cardboards and partitions, the upper and bottom buffer stands are all made from environmental-friendly material.

A method for packing the display modules with the packaging device provided by the present invention will be illustrated and shown below.

Referring to FIG. 5, a diagram flowchart showing the method of packing a display module made in accordance with a preferred embodiment is illustrated and shown.

In step S11, a protecting film is deployed over a surface of a display panel. For example, a protective film printed with aesthetic patterns is attached to a metal frame of the display module to protect the glass panel.

In step S12, a pair of cardboard and a plurality of partitions interferentially interengaged with each other to configure the packaging device with a plurality of compartments between the partitions. The cardboard and partitions are implemented by the cardboard 20 and partitions 30 as illustrated by the above described embodiment.

In step 13, a plurality of bottom buffer stands are disposed on a bottom of the partitions.

In step S14, the packaging device configured by the cardboard and the partitions is placed into a carton box.

In step S15, the display panel covered with protective film is placed into the compartment.

In step S16, a plurality of upper buffer stands are disposed on a top edge of the partitions before the enclosure of the carton box.

In step S17, enclosing the carton box.

Substantially, in packing the display module with the packaging device made in accordance with the present invention, a pair of cardboards 20 and a plurality of partitions 30 are firstly interferentially interlinked with each other, such as properly demonstrated in FIG. 4.

FIG. 6 illustrates a status in which the packaging device of FIG. 1 is still out of the box yet, while in FIG. 7, the packaging device has been placed into the box. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, after the cardboards 20 and the partitions 30 are assembled together, the bottom buffer stand 10 is securely attached to a first notch 32 of the partition 30, see FIG. 3. Then, the interlocked cardboards 20, the partitions 30, and the bottom buffer stand 10 are placed into the box 60. The box 60 is dimensioned such that the packaging device is snugly disposed therein without any plays.

Afterword, as shown in FIG. 8, the display module 70 is sequentially placed into the compartments defined by the partitions 30.

As shown in FIG. 9, after the display modules are placed into the compartments one by one, the upper buffer stand 40 is snugly placed onto the second notch 33 of the partitions 30, see FIG. 3. In the preferred embodiment, the height of the display module 70 is equal to a distance between the upper buffer stand 40 and the bottom buffer stand 10.

Lastly and finally, the carton box 60 is enclosed, as shown and illustrated in FIG. 10.

It should be noted that the above described can be referred a luxury method for cares and attentions are greatly given. However, the method can be simplified to merely include steps S11, S12, S14, S15 and S17 according field requirements.

In comparison with the existing technology, by the provision of the packaging device of the present invention, the static-proof bag can be completely replaced by the cardboards and partitions. Specially, the cardboards and the partitions can be repeatedly used so as to reduce the manufacturing cost. Additionally, both the cardboards and partitions, the upper and bottom buffer stands are all made from environmental-friendly material.

Embodiments of the present invention have been described, but not intending to impose any unduly constraint to the appended claims. Any modification of equivalent structure or equivalent process made according to the disclosure and drawings of the present invention, or any application thereof, directly or indirectly, to other related fields of technique, is considered encompassed in the scope of protection defined by the claims of the present invention. 

1. A packaging device for display module, comprising: a pair of cardboards each defining a plurality of slots equidistantly arranged over each of the cardboard and extending upward from a bottom edge thereof; a plurality of static-proof partitions each defined with a pair of grooves arranged adjacent to transversal ends thereof, and extending downward from a top edge thereof to interferentially interengaging with those equidistantly arranged slots of the cardboard to define a plurality of receiving compartments; and Wherein both the cardboards and partitions are coated with a layer of static-proof material or each of the cardboard and partitions are blended with static-proof material.
 2. The packaging device as recited in claim 1, wherein each of the partitions is defined with at least a first notch at a lower edge thereof and a bottom buffer stand is arranged therein.
 3. The packaging device as recited in claim 2, wherein the partitions are parallel to each and perpendicularly arranged with respect to a horizontal plane.
 4. The packaging device as recited in claim 3, wherein the cardboard is made from corrugated paper or paperboard with hollowed configuration.
 5. The packaging device as recited in claim 4, wherein each of the partitions is defined with at least a second notch at a top side and an upper buffer stand is arranged therein.
 6. The packaging device as recited in claim 1, wherein the slots and the grooves are arranged in a way that they are intercepted with each other in a crossroad manner.
 7. The packaging device as recited in claim 1, wherein each of the receiving compartments is dimensioned to spaciously larger than a thickness of a display panel.
 8. A packaging device for display module, comprising: a pair of cardboards each defining a plurality of slots equidistantly arranged over each of the cardboard and extending upward from a bottom edge thereof; a plurality of static-proof partitions each defined with a pair of grooves arranged adjacent to transversal ends thereof, and extending downward from a top edge thereof to interferentially interengaging with those equidistantly arranged slots of the cardboard to define a plurality of receiving compartments; and wherein a plurality of display modules are disposed within the receiving compartments.
 9. The packaging device as recited in claim 8, wherein each of the partitions is defined with at least a first notch at a lower edge thereof and a bottom buffer stand is arranged therein.
 10. The packaging device as recited in claim 8, wherein the partitions are parallel to each and perpendicularly arranged with respect to a horizontal plane, and wherein both the cardboards and partitions are coated with a layer of static-proof material or each of the cardboard and partitions are blended with static-proof material.
 11. The packaging device as recited in claim 10, wherein the cardboard is made from corrugated paper or paperboard with hollowed configuration.
 12. The packaging device as recited in claim 11, wherein each of the partitions is defined with at least a second notch at a top side and an upper buffer stand is arranged therein.
 13. The packaging device as recited in claim 8, wherein the slots and the grooves are arranged in a way that they are intercepted with each other in a crossroad manner.
 14. The packaging device as recited in claim 8, wherein each of the receiving compartments is dimensioned to spaciously larger than a thickness of a display panel.
 15. A method for packaging a display module, comprising the steps of: a.) deploying a protecting film over a surface of a display panel; b.) providing a pair of cardboard and a plurality of partitions interferentially interengaged with each other to define a plurality of compartments between the partitions; c.) disposing the cardboard and the partitions into a carton box; d.) disposing the display panel into the compartment; and e.) enclosing the carton box.
 16. The method of packing as recited in claim 15, wherein a plurality of bottom buffer stands is disposed within the box before the cardboards and partitions are disposed therein.
 17. The method of packing as recited in claim 15, wherein a plurality of upper buffer stands are disposed on a top edge of the partitions before the enclosure of the carton box.
 18. The method of packing as recited in claim 15, wherein wherein the cardboard is made from corrugated paper or paperboard with hollowed configuration, and wherein both the cardboards and partitions are coated with a layer of static-proof material or each of the cardboard and partitions are blended with static-proof material, and wherein each of the receiving compartments is dimensioned to spaciously larger than a thickness of a display panel. 